On Jan. 22, the I-9 form marked 03/08/13 became obsolete and was replaced by a new form marked 11/14/2016. Maryland employers that fail to use the new forms could be subject to increased penalties, and it is expected that ICE audits will increase as a result of the...
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Month: January 2017
Maryland county might offer sanctuary to immigrants
A Maryland county is considering a sanctuary bill that will protect undocumented immigrants. If Howard County passes the bill, only immigrants who have committed a crime can be asked for documentation paperwork by law enforcement. A council member who co-sponsored the...
Immigration registry deemed obsolete, but will it remain so?
A mandatory registry that was put into place following the terrorist events of 9/11 has now been formally scrapped by the Obama administration. Some Maryland residents may be aware that the National Security Entry-Exit Registration System program has not been in use...
Government relaxes some requirements for EB-2 applicants
Employment-based visas allow companies in Maryland and around the country to fill high-skill positions with foreign nationals when qualified American workers cannot be found, but the challenges facing immigrants who wish to secure permanent residence in the United...
Employers should file early to get H-1B visas
Many employers in Maryland rely on qualified foreign workers to fill specialty occupations. To retain these workers, employers must apply for H-1B visas. Because demand for H-1B visas has been steadily increasing each year, employers must file their visa applications...